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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.71, 1,653.48 and 749.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.71, 1,653.48 and 749.73 is: 1,035.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.71 : 1,653.48 = 749.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.71/1,653.48 = 749.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.71x = 1,653.48 × 749.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.71x = 1,239,663.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,663.56/1,197.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.03

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